Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view. Once the vegetable our mums would have to beg us to try ("just a bite!"), today, we can't get enough of cauliflower. It practically defines the word versatile: It's a great stand-in to help make comfort foods healthier, but still tastes delicious on its own. We can't help but think if our 8-year-old selves had encountered cauliflower as a pizza (or covered in Parmesan) we probably would have come around a lot sooner.
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Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view. Cauliflower Cheddar Fritters
You won't be able to get enough of these crispy, cheesy fritters.
Photo: Courtesy of Gimme Delicious . Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view. Loaded Cauliflower Mash Bake
This dish is exactly like a loaded baked potato!
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Forget fish tacos and try this crispy cauliflower version instead.
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Fresh lunch on the go with an extra serving of veggies.
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Brownies made from cauliflower? Just when you think you've seen it all...
Photo: Courtesy of iBreathe I'm Hungry . Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view. Healthy Fettuccine Alfredo
Use cauliflower for a dairy-free version of your favourite creamy pasta sauce.
Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view. Slow Cooker Red Lentil Cauliflower Curry
A dish worth dusting off your slow cooker for.
Photo: Courtesy of Well Plated. Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view. Roasted Cauliflower Carbonara
Cauliflower gets a lot of love for being a sneaky replacement for starches, but it can also be a delicious addition to a carby, comforting pasta dish, too.
Photo: Courtesy of The Brewer And The Baker. Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view. Bang Bang Cauliflower
Bang bang is a creamy, spicy-sweet sauce that tastes good on everything, so, of course, we love the idea of drizzling it on crunchy cauliflower.
Photo: Courtesy of Kirbie's Cravings. Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view. Loaded Mashed Cauliflower Casserole With Bacon And Caramelised Onions
In case you needed proof that cauliflower can be decadent.
Photo: Courtesy of Jeanette's Healthy Living. Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view. Ranch Cauliflower Bites
Simple roasted cauliflower gets extra oomph with the addition of powdered ranch.
Photo: Courtesy of The Gunny Sack. Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view. Cauliflower Pizza Bites
Healthier pizza that's also easier to pack? We're in.
Photo: Courtesy of Wicked Spatula. Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view. Thai Cauliflower Rice Salad With Peanut Butter Sauce
Take cauliflower rice to the next level by simmering it in coconut milk.
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Cauliflower obsession, meet our hot sauce obsession.
Photo: Courtesy of Baker By Nature. Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view. Cauliflower Fried Rice
Only cauliflower could make what is essentially a bowl of veggies into a comfort food.
Photo: Courtesy of Iowa Girl Eats. Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view. Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower
Roasting cauliflower in the oven caramelises it, giving it an irresistible and savoury crunch.
Photo: Courtesy of Rasa Malaysia. Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view. Curried Cauliflower Fritters
Everything tastes good as a pancake. Cauliflower is no exception.
Photo: Courtesy of Clara Persis. Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view. Mini Cauliflower Pizzas
We love you, bread, but we'd like to see other people.
Photo: Courtesy of Damned Delicious. Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view. Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole
In our book, this is pretty much the definition of "comfort food."
Photo: Courtesy of Give Recipe. Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view. Buffalo Cauliflower Sandwich
You definitely won't miss the meat when you're eating this hearty sandwich.
Photo: Courtesy of Hot For Food. Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view. Cauliflower Lasagne
Yep, cauliflower lasagne sheets are a thing. And we want some.
Photo: Courtesy of The Iron You. Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view. Cauliflower Roasted Red Pepper Soup
A veggie-packed soup is a perfect packed lunch or light dinner.
Photo: Courtesy of Gal On A Mission. Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view. General Tso's Cauliflower
Bet your favourite Chinese delivery spot can't do this.
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